Well, here is another topic that has given me some stress lately.
Using the Lord's name in vain.
That is how I was taught to recite this commandment.
Do not use the name of the Lord in vain.
The bible I'm currently using says:
Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
vain: having no real value, worthless, without effect, futile, fruitless, profane
Now, I'm not absolutely innocent in the use of the name of God.
However, there is a difference between a slip and remorse & constant use.
And when you say "Oh my goodness, Oh gee, jiminy cricket, jeesum crow (never heard that one until I moved to Maine), etc. you get the idea........these are all substitutes........and I was taught that they were wrong also.
A popular one among devout Christians is "Oh my word!".................again..................just the same as you saying "Oh my ***" (even doing that was wrong, i repent....)
"Word" is another name for Jesus.
Sooooo, I've been trying to use "holy moly" as my most favorite exclamation. If someone can let me know if that somehow is not a good substitute I would be extremely grateful.
You see, I'm trying to keep my little grandsons from growing up having a disrespectful attitude toward the name of God. (or names of God)
In today's world that is a HUGE undertaking
Have had the same problem....I usually come up with....."Oh my....!" Kind of lame but at least it puts something there in place of what I "might" say. It is a struggle, and sometimes I can do it...and sometimes not. :-)
ReplyDeleteI say oh my goodness all the time. I had no idea it was the same as saying God. :( I too want to be careful what I say not only in front of my grandkids, I have a teenage son as well. I think I will start saying "Oh my" as Jane Elder writes.
ReplyDeletethis morning i said "oh my goodness" and joe repeated so i immediately switched to holy moly & jeez louise. he thinks they go together. so cute
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